3rd century BC – While Carthage struggles to meet the merciless terms of its Roman conquerors, Hamilcar Barcid craves vengeance. Indoctrinating his son, Hannibal, the Supreme Commander embarks on conquest in Iberia, sparking panic amongst the conniving Hundred and Four, and drawing the beady eye of Rome…

In another time and place, a small thrall-girl comes back to life. With re-emergent purpose, she escapes the clutches of her Devorii masters, setting off a violent chain of events that will bring two worlds into direct conflict…

Through all these machinations twist the Threads, rendering every hero and villain a slave to his fate…